"Significant milestone" reached in ozone layer recovery
The harmful chemicals that have damaged Earth's shield against radiation are on the decline, according to new research.
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2021 saw records for heat, greenhouse gas concentrations and sea level rise
"With many communities hit with 1,000-year floods, exceptional drought and historic heat this year, it shows that the climate crisis is not a future threat but something we must address today," one NOAA administrator said.
"Cannibal" solar ejection expected to hit Earth this week
The storm could hit as soon as Thursday, NOAA said.
World's most endangered sea turtle returns to Louisiana coast
Louisiana was once "largely written off" as a place for sea turtles to nest. That might now be changing – and helping Kemp's ridley sea turtles survive in the process.
NOAA says record-breaking coastal floods will only get worse
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is essential to preventing "severe and transformative impacts" along U.S. coastlines in the next 30 years, a new report from NOAA says.
Climate change challenges U.S. power grid
America's aging power grid is already struggling to meet demand, and with extreme weather events becoming more frequent and less predictable, climate change has become a major threat to the country's energy infrastructure. Akshaya Jha, assistant professor of economics and public policy at the Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University, joined CBS News to discuss.
Tropical storm warning issued for South Florida; flooding possible
The National Hurricane Center predicts that rainfall up to 10 inches is possible in South Florida, including the Florida Keys.
NOAA forecasts above-average Atlantic hurricane season
The forecasted period could be the seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season.
2022 Atlantic hurricane season forecast
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released its forecast for the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting at least 14 named storms and 6 to 10 hurricanes. Tanya Rivero has details.
Droughts will continue, much of U.S. will see above-average temperatures, NOAA says
The NOAA said this spring's drought represents the largest the country has seen since 2013.
Sea levels along U.S. coast to rise a foot by 2050, study projects
The forecasted increase over the next 30 years could amount to the same rise seen over the last 100 years.
New report says sea levels will rise in the next 30 years as much as they did in the past century
That's according to several federal agencies, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Northern Lights could be visible in parts of the U.S. Saturday night
The agency said Saturday that there is a 99% chance of a minor or greater solar radiation storm to occur.
La Niña expected to bring warmer-than-average winter to parts of U.S.
This winter may be warmer and drier than usual for some parts of the U.S., the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
Wreck of iconic military ship found, ending "decades-long mystery"
The U.S. Revenue Cutter Bear served in two World Wars, and at one point was captained by the first Black man to command a U.S. government vessel.
Hurricane Sam "has peaked in intensity," no landfall expected
National Hurricane Center says the small but powerful storm is expected to fluctuate in strength over the Atlantic for a few days before weakening.
U.S. records hottest summer, NOAA says
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released a report showing the U.S. had the hottest summer on record, topping the 1936 Dust Bowl. It also showed the country experienced an abnormal amount of extreme weather events. CBS News meteorologist and climate specialist Jeff Berardelli joined CBSN's Lana Zak to break it down.
U.S. slightly surpasses 1936 record for hottest summer ever, NOAA says
In addition to the record-breaking heat, there were several significant climate anomalies and events this summer, per National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Ida's remnants pound Northeast, killing at least 45
The remnants of Hurricane Ida caused torrential rain, devastating floods and tornadoes.
Feds responding to reports of oil and chemical spills in Gulf of Mexico
An apparent miles-long brownish-black oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico was seen in aerial survey imagery released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Photos show black slick in water near Gulf oil rig in wake of Hurricane Ida
An apparent miles-long oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico is seen in aerial survey imagery released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Ida causes widespread damage along Louisiana coast
Search and rescue operations are underway after Hurricane Ida slammed the Louisiana coast, leaving about one million homes and businesses without power.
Hurricane Ida fueled by Louisiana's swamps, lakes
Ken Graham, director of the National Hurricane Center in Florida, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to explain why Hurricane Ida hasn't lost strength despite making landfall in Louisiana earlier in the day as a Category 4 storm packing maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. Read more here.
Ida expected to make landfall in Louisiana as a Category 4 hurricane
The hurricane will reach Louisiana's shores on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and government officials have already declared a state of emergency in the state.
The Arctic Circle saw record-high temperatures in 2020, NOAA report finds
The 31st annual State of the Climate report confirmed 2020 was among the three warmest years in recorded history.
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